keyboards - Why is there only one PS/2 port on my computer ...
Aug 25, 2020 · Here’s a photo illustrating the two ports, from Phil Storrs PC Hardware book: This isn’t strictly AT-compliant, a more common configuration was to have the PS/2 port on a bracket or …
How can I connect a modern USB keyboard to a system requiring PS/2?
Sep 24, 2018 · It's a small dual-port USB HID-to-PS/2 converter that supports USB Keyboards, Mice and Game Controllers. That means you can connect a gamepad to your DOS PC and have it …
Why do modern motherboards still have PS\2 connectors these days
May 11, 2008 · I use PS/2 keyboards so i dont have to occupy the usefulness of USB slots. A big reason why PS/2 is still used ( in new business desktops and workstations) is simply put Corporate IT Security.
Solved - Ps/2 port working for keyboard but not mouse.
Jan 3, 2013 · After my ps/2 mouse was giving problems I recently switched to using a wireless usb mouse. Now when that didn't suit me I wanted switch back to a ps/2 mouse. But the problem is that …
Windows Registry modification help needed. (i8042prt)
Aug 6, 2013 · PS/2 keyboard devices are governed by a kernel-level service called i8042prt, short for the technical name for the PS/2 keyboard port. When a USB keyboard is added as a replacement for …
How do I use my adapted PS/2 keyboard & mouse on a Windows 10 …
I want to use my old PS/2 mouse & keyboard with my Dell Latitude, which has no PS/2 ports. I am fully aware that the easiest way to do this would to use an active PS/2 to USB converter, like this nice one …
Is a mouse better in PS/2 or USB - AnandTech Forums
Nov 28, 2004 · Before the "PS/2 has adjustable poll rate" misconception turns up again: USB is a busmaster device on a fast chipset internal connection (faster than PCI), while PS/2 is on the ancient …
PS/2, serial and parallel ports being phased out?
Nov 27, 2001 · The sooner PS/2, serial, and parallel ports disappear the better. I haven't used any of them, or a floppy drive, in 2 years, and I can't believe Abit wimped out and put the PS/2 ports back …
How did an old mouse detect if it was connected to PS/2 or USB port?
Jan 17, 2024 · The PS/2 mouse and keyboard just send different bytes to signal different things. So to the microcontroller in a keyboard and/or mouse, the process of determining if it is connected to USB …
How did early green PS/2 to USB mouse adapters work?
Jan 16, 2024 · There is no IC inside. And no, PS/2 protocol is not in any way compatible with USB protocol. The trick is, the chip inside the mouse and/or keyboard can detect to which port they are …